Monday, October 13, 2014

Mesotherapy Helps Treat Restless Leg Syndrome

One of the
benefits of learning mesotherapy is that it can be used to treat restless leg
syndrome. Restless leg syndrome is a
symptom of poor vein health that in turn is a symptom of possible heart
disease. Many patients that you will see
that have varicose veins, will also be suffering from restless leg syndrome.

If a patient
comes to you with this problem it should never be dismissed as minor. It can be
a symptom of leg ulcer, which can lead to disability and limb loss or blood
clots that can strike at any time and also be fatal.

Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

The condition is
usually worse when the person is sitting completely still.

People typically
describe the unpleasant sensations of restless legs syndrome as a burning,
itching, aching feeling in their calves thighs feet or arms.The temptation to move the limbs or even
thrash around is sometimes irresistible.

Symptoms are
typically more bothersome at night. Nighttime leg twitching is also common.

The Causes of
Restless Leg Syndrome

In many cases, no
known cause for restless legs syndrome exists. Researchers suspect the
condition may be due to an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine. This
chemical sends messages to the brain control muscle movement.

Stress tends to
worsen the symptoms of RLS. Pregnancy or hormonal changes may temporarily
worsen RLS signs and symptoms. Some women experience RLS for the first time
during the last trimester of pregnancy.Usually the symptoms completely disappear after the baby is delivered.

RLS sometimes
accompanies other conditions, such as peripheral neuropathy and kidney failure.

Treatment of RLS

Sometimes, treating
an underlying condition such as iron deficiency or peripheral neuropathy
greatly relieves symptoms of RLS.Taking
iron supplements may correct the RLS.

Mesotherapy also
works for many individuals who are able to have their veins reduced by the
process.Micronutrients and pain
relievers can be injected right into the site to relieve pain, swelling and
inflammation,

Narcotic
medications such as are usually prescribed relieve mild to severe symptoms, but
they may be addicting if used in too high doses. Some examples include codeine,
the combination medicine oxycodone and acetaminophen and muscle relaxants.Acupuncture and mesotherapy treatment
combined with vitamin and herbal supplementation can help prevent this type of
dependency.

Most of the drugs
prescribed to treat RLS aren't recommended for pregnant women whereas
mesotherapy is a lot less dangerous for mother and child.

Prognosis

A number of
simple self-care steps and lifestyle changes may benefit the sufferer of this
syndrome.For most people this is a
temporary condition that can last from hours to a couple of years and then
disappear. A combination of mesotherapy and vitamin therapy can surely go a
long way towards alleviating this annoying condition.

However, in some
cases a procedure may be necessary to remove the vein. The most contemporary
way of solving this problem is either through Ultrasound Guided Foam
Sclerotherapy or Endolaser Vein Removal.

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